Parallel

What is Parallel?

Parallel is a Los Angeles-based family office that specializes in early-stage and seed investments with an emphasis on startups that enhance wellness accessibility. With a minimum investment threshold of $100,000 and a maximum of $1,000,000, Parallel aims to support innovative companies at the nascent stages of their development. Their investment thesis revolves around eight verticals of wellness: environmental, physical, mental, social, educational, spiritual, occupational, and financial.

By focusing on these areas, Parallel seeks to foster a positive impact on society by enabling wellness through various dimensions. In addition to investment activities, Parallel operates as a creative partnership studio.

They engage in strategic collaborations with mission-driven companies, providing more than just capital by working closely with entrepreneurs to scale their impact. Parallel positions itself not only as an investor but as a committed partner that aims to drive growth with values-aligned startups.

They offer a platform for like-minded creators and businesses to connect, contributing to a network of transformative enterprises. Through strategic investments and partnerships, Parallel leverages its resources and expertise to amplify the success of start-ups focused on making wellness universally attainable.

Furthermore, Parallel maintains an active engagement with its community by disseminating insights through their newsletter and social media channels, showcasing how celebrities and creators can influence business growth.

What they say:

We invest in pre-seed and seed start-ups with products and services that make wellness more accessible. Our eight verticals of wellness are: environmental, physical, mental, social, educational, spiritual, occupational, and financial.